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 Braid questions
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03/23/11 05:44 PM
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Lil' Louie
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I'm going to Falcon. Some folks say to bring braid others say just use 20-25lb test. I've never used braid so what kind would you recommend? I've also heard its hard to tie braid into a knot? I use the improved clinch I believe its called and I've heard the knot won't stay tied... Anyways, what do yall recommend doing...?
Thanks
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Lil' Louie]
#5984267
03/23/11 05:54 PM
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JPost
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Most of the guides I know fish with 20 to 25 pound fluoro in most situations. You'll be fine with that except for some really tight heavy flipping and then I think at least 50 lb braid is a must.
I use on almost everything I throw down there 65 lb braid with at least a 20 lb (up to 40lb) flouro leader. The knot I like for braid is a San Diego Jam knot. I use a uni to uni for the leader.
My favorite braid is Suffix, I like its shape and it holds up well.
Last edited by JPost; 03/23/11 05:57 PM.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: JPost]
#5984307
03/23/11 06:05 PM
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westxbass82
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Cant go wrong with the good ole Spiderwire Braid.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: JPost]
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03/23/11 06:07 PM
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Fork Fanatic
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I just got back from Falcon a couple of weeks ago and I used 80# Suffix 832 for flipping and pitching the bushes. Everything else was 20 to 25# flouracarbon. Just be sure to put super glue on your knot with braid.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Fork Fanatic]
#5984322
03/23/11 06:08 PM
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Zach Starling
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Power Pro 65# and a palomar knot seems to work best for me never really have to retie at all
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Zach Starling]
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03/23/11 07:13 PM
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Big Red 12
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I would look at the 20# Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Lil' Louie]
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03/23/11 09:17 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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Fished there last weekend. Broke (or cut) 65lb Power Pro twice in the heavy cover. When I go back in two weeks I'll have 80lb on my flippin rigs.
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Texan Til I Die]
#5985045
03/23/11 09:27 PM
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BassSAT
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Ditto on the Power Pro, 80# for sure!
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: BassSAT]
#5985164
03/23/11 09:52 PM
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Jimmie Moreland
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Daiwa Samurai Braid is the cats meow!
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Jimmie Moreland]
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03/23/11 10:06 PM
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c-dubz
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Power Pro with a berkley power braid knot. If you want to research and learn how to tie some different kinds of knots you can go to north american fisherman and search knot wars. Or just google it and I'm sure you will be able to find some others. Good luck on Falcon !
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: c-dubz]
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03/23/11 10:20 PM
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BassinBilly
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25 lb Flouro. You will lose some fish, but from what a respected guide told me its better to hook 10 fish and lose three then to hook 3 and lose one.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: BassinBilly]
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03/23/11 10:30 PM
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seanw1
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power pro 65# is what i throw on the flippin stick
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: JPost]
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03/24/11 01:05 AM
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ezbassin
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Most of the guides I know fish with 20 to 25 pound fluoro in most situations. You'll be fine with that except for some really tight heavy flipping and then I think at least 50 lb braid is a must.
I use on almost everything I throw down there 65 lb braid with at least a 20 lb (up to 40lb) flouro leader. The knot I like for braid is a San Diego Jam knot. I use a uni to uni for the leader.
My favorite braid is Suffix, I like its shape and it holds up well. +1 to everything he said.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: Big Red 12]
#5985814
03/24/11 01:07 AM
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ezbassin
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I would look at the 20# Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon. 20 pound Halo is stronger and I would probably step up to 25 for Falcon.
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Re: Braid questions
[Re: ezbassin]
#5986017
03/24/11 01:50 AM
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Big Red 12
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Crystal clear gin water down there. Fluorocarbon!
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